Multicultural and International Students

Join a community that celebrates you

Calvin’s multicultural and international community has been growing steadily for more than ten years, earning Calvin a top-five ranking for number of international students (Open Doors Report 2013). Check out organizations, programs, and events that will help you flourish here. We can’t wait to find out what you will bring to our community!

Quick Facts

16.9%

U.S. ethnic minorities in Calvin's student body

12%

international students in Calvin's student body

Over 1,000

U.S. ethnic minorities receive Multicultural awards

Ways to get involved

Calvin has dozens of events and groups that celebrate diversity in the student body. The multicultural and international student offices host groups for students from different ethnic backgrounds, as well as large campus events like UnLearn Week, a series of conversations that explore cultural attitudes, and Rangeela, our international student variety show.

In Their Own Words

“At Calvin there is such a diversity of personalities, ethnicities and interests. But overall there seems to be a culture of kindness, of interest in each others' lives, and I love this about Calvin.” Micah Warners, Student

Get the support you need to succeed

Calvin offers many ways for multicultural and international students to thrive in college. From orientation to immigration support and tutoring, staff and faculty are here to support you.

Join a group for people with similar backgrounds, like Sister to Sister (for African American women), My Brother’s Keeper (for men of color and those who identify with their experiences), Puentes (for Hispanic/Latin@ students), and many more.

Ensure your immigration status as an international student is in good standing with our staff. Learn more »

Meet your classmates

Randy

Graduation Year: 2017

Hometown: Evanston, Illinois

Major: Early Childhood Development

Randy chose Calvin because of its thriving faith community; when he went to a chapel service during his first visit, he was filled with deep confidence that this was the place for him. Since being a student, he’s served as a spiritual facilitator to students in his dorm, traveled to Kenya, and grown in his understanding of being a minority in a majority culture.